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Knabe to Announce New South Bay Job Training Program
 On Friday, January 20, Supervisor Don Knabe will
kickoff “Career Pathways,“ a new employment pilot project designed
to provide scientific training and high-income job opportunities for
foster youth, dislocated workers and disadvantaged adults.
Program participants will receive free college-level training in
basic skills and industry-specific training, as well as free
supportive services such as child care and employment counseling. If
participants successfully complete the training, they will be
guaranteed a job at corporate sites like ConocoPhillips, BP, Valero
and Exxon-Mobil. Funding for this pilot project was provided by
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s discretionary Workforce Investment
Act Fund.
“This program represents an outstanding model of how to connect
low-income residents with high-income jobs and the expertise
training that goes with it,” said Supervisor Knabe. “I am happy to
be a part of this pilot program and look forward to finding ways to
expand it throughout the County.”
Supervisor Knabe will be joined at the event by Patrick Henning,
Director of the California Department of Employment Development, as
well as executives from ConocoPhillips and other participating
refineries.
“This program provides access for those from the local community who
need a helping hand to get started on a very challenging and well
paid career in the refinery industry,” said Jay Churchill, Los
Angeles Refinery Manager for ConocoPhillips.
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